Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself: “Can I really do this?”, “What will people think?”, “How Do I Give My Child Up for Adoption?”.
Know That You Have Options
You have choices regarding how the process works and what kind of relationship you want with the adoptive family.
There are three main types of adoption:
- Open Adoption
- Semi-Open Adoption
- Closed Adoption
Every option has its own pros and cons. The “right” one is the one that feels right for you.
Talk to a Trusted Adoption Professional
Once you’re considering adoption, your next step is to speak with an adoption specialist or attorney. Work with licensed professionals like Loving Adoptions by Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (“Kirsh & Kirsh”—often misspelled as “Kirsch & Kirsch”) who respect your rights and provide support. We are adoption professionals with 100+ years of combined legal experience arranging adoptions.
Choose the Right Family for Your Child
Many birth parents say this is one of the most emotional but also empowering parts of the adoption process. Your adoption team will give you profiles of loving, pre-screened families who are ready to adopt. You can look through:
- Photos
- Letters
- Videos
- Lifestyle details
- Parenting beliefs
You get to choose the family that aligns with the future you envision for your child.
Finalize the Adoption (When You’re Ready)
After your baby is born, you’ll have time to rest and reflect. When you feel ready, the legal part of the process begins—signing consent paperwork and finalizing the adoption.
You are Still a Part of the Story
Adoption doesn’t end when papers are signed. Many birth mothers choose to stay connected through letters, photos, and even visits. But no matter what kind of contact you choose, your love and your story will always be part of your child’s life. That’s something to be proud of.
You’re Not Giving Up—You’re Giving Love
Choosing adoption is never easy, but it is brave, selfless, and deeply loving. You’re allowed to feel scared. You’re allowed to take your time and deserve compassion, not judgment. Whether you decide to move forward with adoption or explore other options, you don’t have to do it alone.
Want to Talk to Someone?
Our service is 100% free and confidential. Call/text 800-333-5736. You can also chat with us or email us. When you contact us, you’re not obligated to choose adoption. You can take your time to decide whether this is the right choice for you.
POSITIVE ADOPTION LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER:
Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption.” If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.